AQUACEL® dressing
The clinical behavior of these dressings “showed a strong resemblance with cadaver skin treatment with respect to adherence to the wound”3.
*Artist's interpretation
AQUACEL® Hydrofiber® Wound Dressing, Sterile, incorporating Hydrofiber® Technology is indicated for partial-thickness burns and suitable for minor burns that are at a lower risk of infection.
HOW THE DRESSING WORKS ON BURNS
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Aquacel ® Dressing is intended to adhere to the wound surface of a partial thickness burn through the collection of fibrin, which forms between the dressing and the wound surface.1,2,3
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The dressing will detach itself from the wound surface once
re-epithelialization has occurred.2,4
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Aquacel ® Dressing has demonstrated a number of properties which are beneficial for the management of superficial and mid-dermal partial thickness burns.3,4
- Reduced pain and discomfort during dressing changes
- Can be left in place for up to 14 days
- Few dressing changes
- Ease of application
CLINICAL STUDY RESULTS
Kogan, et al. 2004 [+]
In a comparative study of Aquacel ® Dressing and Silverol™ (Teva Pharmaceuticals Ind. Ltd.) in patients with partial-thickness burns, Aquacel ® Dressing:4
- Was associated with less pain during and immediately after dressing changes
Vloeman, et al. 2001 [+]
In a non-comparative study of 84 patients with partial-thickness burns receiving Aquacel ® Dressing:3
- In 50% of patients, the wounds healed completely within 10 days (range = 1-17)
- On average 82.9% of the original burn area healed without surgical intervention
- 67 patients required only 1 dressing application (1.6 dressing changes were undertaken on the remaining patients)
References [+]
- Hoekstra MJ, Hermans MH, Richters CD, Dutrieux RP. A histological comparison of acute inflammatory responses with a hydrofibre or tulle gauze dressing. J Wound Care. 2002;11[3]:113-117.
- Caruso DM, Foster KN, Hermans MH, Rick C. Aquacel Ag in the management of partial-thickness burns: results of a clinical trial. J Burn Care Rehabil. 2004;25[1]:89-97.
- Vloemans AF, Soesman AM, Kreis RW, Middelkoop E. A newly developed hydrofibre dressing, in the treatment of partial-thickness burns. Burns. 2001;27[2]:167-173.
- Kogan L, Moldavsky M, Szvalb S, Govrin-Yehudain J. Comparative study of AQUACELTM and Silverol treatment in burns. Ann Burns Fire Disaster. 2004;17:201-207.